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The final putt — two feet, 10 inches — was appropriately dramatic, teetering along the left edge before curling back into the cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

That year, Walker left the foundation and joined Gates’s private office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

So Kim needs to ensure he is not left relying on a weakening partner.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Never before had a nation competing in the tournament been at war with one of the host countries, and Tehran long left open the question of whether its team would be allowed to play.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Instead of a city's east or west side, the cortex has a left and right hemisphere.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman